It still may work, but NoaNet may no longer be worth the risk. The agency is taking on debt in a new venture to extend fiber connections to rural areas and cellphone towers, matching money for a large federal grant. Some PUDs do not feel comfortable putting their own credit on the line for NoaNet’s expansion. Douglas County PUD voted to withdraw. Chelan PUD voted to withdraw. Grant PUD split on a tie vote after its staff recommended withdrawal.